What is the cheapest way to get from York to Colchester?

The cheapest way to get from York to Colchester is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 3h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from York to Colchester?

The fastest way to get from York to Colchester is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £70 - £160.

Is there a direct train between York and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from York to Colchester. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Colchester via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from York to Colchester?

The distance between York and Colchester is 243 miles. The road distance is 202 miles.

How do I travel from York to Colchester without a car?

The best way to get from York to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £70 - £160.

How long does it take to get from York to Colchester?

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from York to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Colchester train from?

York to Colchester train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.

Where does the York to Colchester train arrive?

York to Colchester train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from York to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Colchester is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from York to Colchester.

How do I get a train ticket from York to Colchester?

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 995+ hotels available in Colchester.

York to Colchester - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from York to Colchester by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 54m
£70–159
Drive 200.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from York to Colchestercar 200.8 mi
3h 53m
£49–71
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 33m
£92–273
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from York to Peterboroughtrain York - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain Peterborough - Colchester
4h 21m
£60–143
Train via Peterborough #2
1. Take the train from York to Peterboroughtrain York - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
5h 44m
£66–188
Train to Newcastle, fly, train
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 27m
£89–415

York to Colchester by train and subway

417Weekly Services

2h 54mAverage Duration

£70Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from York to Colchester.

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Distance: 241.2 mi
Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between York, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from York to Colchester via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 54m.

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